Food fads come and go. Some are good -- hello, Cronut! Some are everlasting -- bacon on everything! And some are just WTF -- flavored infused foams? Why, Ferran Adria, why? The latest craze sweeping across the country falls squarely into the last category. Yes, I mean “bone broth.”

Juan Mari Arzak

Today’s Lady Chef proves that you don’t have to be dead to earn a place in the Stampede. Totally and 100% still respirating, she’s currently the face of Basque cuisine, and is about to open her second restaurant after running one place in Basque for over 20 years. Meet Elena Arzak!

If you haven’t been paying attention to the evolution of Basque cuisine and its place in the modern world of dining, you may not be aware of Juan Mari Arzak. If you’re a hardcore food person, you’ll know that even at 70 he’s one of Spain’s dining titans, with Arzak maintaining a 3-star Michelin rating since 1989.